Kane County Audubon Society will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this spring. Here’s what’s happening in May:

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold two pick-up events for community members to receive wood chips.

Singer John Waite, known for the smash hit "Missing You," will perform at the Arcada Theatre in dowtown St. Charles April 23.

A person was flown via helicopter following a vehicle crash in Hampshire involving the vehicle rolling over multiple times before trapping the person inside.

For 14 years in Batavia and 50 years in West Chicago, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has been a “fabric of the community.” But the final Batavia location will close in a matter of days.

It could take a week or more – depending on weather – for the Fox River to recede to its banks but the crest could come Wednesday for parts of the river. Some parts of the Chain O' Lakes are now at major flood stage.

St. Charles police say there is no threat to the public after a bank robbery.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a presentation of “The Presidents Club” for adults featuring professor Gary Midkiff.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Steep N’ Clay, specializing in high-quality tea and pottery.

A father of five -- now six -- working a second job as an overnight gas station clerk in Marengo was shot during a robbery where $42 were taken. Two of three men charged took plea deals; the other is on trial in McHenry County.

Residents filled City Hall Monday to oppose plans for a new subdivision at Red Gate Farm near St. Charles, citing the density of the homes and additional traffic, including around St. Charles North High.

A pedestrian killed by a vehicle in Montgomery on April 16 has been identified as Javier Diaz, 40, of Chicago. Diaz was identified by the Kane County Coroner.

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A Plainfield business reported paying $3,500 to help it be reinstated to Facebook, plus a $50 wire transfer fee to a Batavia bank. But the business never got a refund or back on Facebook, the owner says.

Traffic backups are expected in the South Elgin area as workers close Hopps Road west of Randall Road on Wednesday, April 22. All drivers must follow the posted detour route.

A new state champion sign was added to Geneva's list of honored high schoolers, declaring the city the home of 2026 gymnastics floor exercise state title winner.

The city of Geneva is inviting children to create artwork for a community calendar focused on the benefits of trees.

After their initial plan faced criticism, developers aiming to build a subdivision on 38 acres of historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles are back with a revised proposal.

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for Kane County races.

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As housing prices continue to rise, the city of St. Charles has plans to provide stable housing options for residents struggling to get by. The city has partnered with Lazarus House on a 10-year program.

Runners will soon hit the streets of downtown Geneva for a 5K to raise funds to help around 200 children receive a better education in Haiti.

A Batavia auto repair shop reported that more than $4,300 was taken from one of the owner's accounts through cybertheft.

Much of northern Illinois has been placed under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Friday. A Level 3 severe risk brings strong storms, hail and possible tornadoes to northern Illinois on Friday evening.

A Kane County grand jury charged a 20-year-old St. Charles with two counts each of reckless homicide and aggravated reckless driving in causing the deaths of an elderly Geneva couple last year, according to a joint news release.

An Elgin man now faces a felony charge of driving with a suspended license – after seven previous convictions for the same offense, according to Kane County Sheriff's reports and court records.

A $295 million bond referendum is under consideration in St. Charles School District 303 to add classrooms, update learning spaces, improve accessibility and make overall repairs.

Young aspiring writers from St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia schools were honored during the 47th annual Creative Writing Contest. The selected students works were fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

QuikTrip - not to be confused with Kwik Trip – could be debuting in at a location off Route 25 in Algonquin.

In a series of blistering emails, Campton Hills Trustee Janet Burson called out Treasurer Patsy Smith as the source of the village's internal disfunction and Village President Barbara Wojnicki for allowing it.

A proposed amendment to the Education for Homeless Children Act will equip school districts with the ability to help families with temporary housing.

Sandbagging has begun in spots along the Fox River as its levels are expected to continue rising into next week following several inches of rain over recent days. A flood warning is in place for McHenry, Kane and Lake counties.

The Kane County Health Department recently announced its Integrated Referral and Intake System, or IRIS, surpassed 15,000 referrals.

A Geneva man has been charged with multiple felonies tied to allegations he poisoned a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking and of having 17 weapons without

Celebrate Earth Day at Geneva's Peck Farm Park on Saturday, April 18.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April's designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The Geneva Police Department will accept unwanted or expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Officers executed a search warrant at Valtierrez’s residence in the 900 block of Rural Street in Aurora following a narcotics investigation on Monday.

Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles canceled an appearance by the Rev. Matt Trewhella, guest of the Three Headed Eagle Alliance, after activists objected. The Geneva group posted online that a new location will be announced.

Dan Murray has built successful girls basketball teams at three schools over the last 26 years. But he’s never built from scratch. Murray is about to embark on those uncharted waters at Marmion as the school goes co-ed for the 2026-2027 school year. 'We're chomping at the bit.'

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Lori Botterman shares info on engaging with police, being energy efficient and collecting yard waste.

Based on estimates of Illinois' gambling problem, approximately 5,000 adults in Kane County may currently be experiencing a gambling disorder, which can share risk factors with substance abuse, experts say.

A tornado watch has been issued for several northern Illinois counties, including Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside and more.

Next Generation Playground will hold a Color Outside the Lines 5K and Family Fair for local families to support and expand neurodivergent children and their families resources and programs.

This Batavia leathersmith is creating timeless and sophisticated heirloom pieces.

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